#75 Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
-Gets two blocks, one at 2nd level on linebacker.
-Pushed back a bit on run play.
-Positions himself well, easily walling off defender and creating hole.
-Takes punch well, stays set and under control.
-Either he or LG misses assignment and get beat by Mercilus inside.
-Shows good athleticism, good base, moving well.
-Strong punch when he uses it.
-Finishes a block 10 yards down the field on big run.
-Gets away with a hold on Mercilus.
-Long arms are key in warding off defenders.
-Getting good push now in the run game, really finishing well.
-Bending at his waist on occasion.
-A bit rusty at times, need to see him some more before we anoint him as a for sure Top-50 guy.

#50 Mike Brewster, OC, Ohio State
-Walls off Akeem Spence.
-Stumbles initially, but ends up with decent 2nd level block.
-Another good angle on 2nd level, but doesn’t finish block with authority.
-Misses block, lets the linebacker disrupt the play.
-Not seeing the aggressiveness today.
-Gets the block, but bowled over by DL.
-Unbalanced, reaching for blocks.
-Great block on Spence, rooted him out and opened the hole.
-Showed good punch on draw play – got two blocks in.
-Two more good blocks, perfect positioning.
-Stands up Spence.
-Sets up the draw very well.
-Wasn’t Brewster’s best game early, but he improved throughout the game. I have to give him credit for dealing so well with the massive problems at QB.

#1 Dan Herron, RB, Ohio State
-Shrugs off first contact, nice balance.
-Good cuts, reading blocks well early.
-Great patience, weaves his way through his blockers and traffic for nine yards.
-No chance for Herron, wrapped up in backfield.
-Running well behind his pads, delivering the blows.
-Fantastic cutback, shows great elusiveness – jukes three Illini defenders.
-Fumbles the ball out of bounds at end of play.
-Gets the edge and runs away from the defenders for a TD. Good burst.
-Shows more elusiveness, setting up his blocks very well.
-Running with good power.
-Herron looked fresh – should be an NFL running back.

#8 AJ Jenkins, WR, Illinois
-Takes short pass, can’t do much after the catch.
-Getting bumped on the line of scrimmage a lot.
-Makes a decent downfield block.
-Just an unreal catch on the sideline.
-Fantastic hands catch and body control.
-Needs to handle the physical corners better, getting frustrated.
-Not the crispest route we’ve seen.
-Very quick out of his break, gained separation.
-Makes big 1st-down on deep comeback – CB’s have to respect his speed.
-Does a lot with an iffy QB situation.
-Nice catch to pick up first down on 3rd and 15 – went to the ground and made the catch.
-Ball knocked out after catch, didn’t have it secured.
-Draws pass-interference, had a step on his man.
-Jenkins is starting to back up his boasting – might be best WR in the Big 10.

#71 Jeff Allen, OT, Illinois
-Lining up as weak-side tackle – switching from LT/RT.
-Good leg drive on run block, got under DE’s pads.
-Picks up line stunt with ease.
-Delivers a big blow – manhandling RDE.
-Stones LDE in pass-protection, never got off the line.
-Uses leverage well, uses DL’s movement against him.
-Misses block on sweep, couldn’t get back over his feet.
-Better run-blocking than we saw earlier this year.
-Great feet in pass-protection, stays in perfect balance.
-Got a bit upright and pushed back into the pocket.
-Bending his knees very well.
-Identifies his assignment with ease.
-Came away impressed after the NW game, even more so now.

#76 Graham Pocic, OC, Illinois
-Smoked on spin-move by blitzer.
-Makes two good blocks, knocked back a bit by linebacker.
-Misses blitz pickup – allows pressure.
-Not a finisher or particularly aggressive in his blocks.
-Looks like an UDFA to us. Just doesn’t do anything that incredible.